Alcohol Content in Wine and Other Drinks (Infographic)
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Where does wine stand in the spectrum of alcoholic drinks? While most people assume that beer is lighter alcohol than wine, this isn’t always the case. Let’s dispel some common misconceptions about beer vs. wine and other alcoholic drinks and see the wide variation of alcohol levels in beverages.
Alcohol Content in Wine (Infographic)
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Content in Wine | Wine Folly
Alcohol Content in different kinds of Beer, Wine and Liquor
- BEER
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- 3.5% Heineken Premium Light, Amstel Light
- 4% Guinness Black
- 4.2% Bud/Coors Light
- 4.4% Yuengling
- 4.6% Corona Extra
- 5% Coors/Budweiser/MGD/Stella Artois
- 5% Heineken
- 5.6% Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
- 8.4% Tripel Karmeliet (Belgium ale)
- 9% Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA (Imperial IPA)
- WINE
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- 5-6.5% Moscato d’Asti
- 7-8% German Riesling
- 10.5-12% Most American, Austrian and Australian Riesling
- 11.5-12.5% Lambrusco (sparkling red/rosé)
- 12-13% Most Pinot Grigio
- 12.5-13% Most Beaujolais
- 12.5-13% Most Sauvignon Blanc
- 13%-14% Most Pinot Noir and Red Bordeaux
- 13.5% – 15% Malbec
- 13-14.5%% Most Chardonnay
- 13.5-14.5% Most Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and French Syrah
- 14 – 15% Most Shiraz and American Syrah
- 14.5% Sauternes (sweet white dessert wine)
- 14- 15.5% Most Zinfandel
- 14 – 15% Most Grenache
- 15% Muscat (sweet dessert wine)
- 15.9% Rombauer and Rancho Zabaco Zinfandel
- 16% Mollydooker Shiraz
- 17-21% Port, Madeira, Sherry, Other Fortified Dessert Wines
- 20% VERMOUTH
- 17-20% SAKE
- 21-35% SHOCHU
- 30-39% FRUIT & HERB LIQUEUR
- 35-46% LIQUOR
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- 35-40% Gin
- 35-46% Vodka
- 40-46% Whisky, Scotch, Rum, Tequila
- 55-60% CASK STRENGTH WHISKY/SCOTCH
Which is Better for me? Beer or wine?
See how the numbers match up when it comes to calories, carbohydrates and antioxidants.
Beer vs. Wine (infographic)
